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Set in a future where society spends significant time within a metaverse, the rise of cybercrime has led operators to grant artificial intelligence the power to conduct investigations. The story follows Violet, an AI investigator who specializes in interviews, as she is tasked with interrogating a girl named Mia. Although Mia is initially unwilling to cooperate, her demeanor shifts upon learning the investigator's name, leading to a revelation about the truth within the confines of the interrogation room.

This Japanese animated crime and science fiction short has a runtime of ten minutes. It was produced by Polygon Pictures and written by Tomofumi Inoue, who also served as one of the three directors alongside Kazuma Shimizu and Chitsuru Kakimoto. Hana Shioda served as the producer for the project. The film was released on March 25, 2025.